Biology & Microbiology

Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics is the first textbook co-authored by a biologist and computer scientist that is specifically designed to make bioinformatics accessible to undergraduates and prepare them for more advanced work. Students learn what programs are available for analyzing data, how to understand the basic algorithms that underlie these programs, what bioinformatic research is like, and other basic concepts. Information flows easily from one topic to the next, with enough detail to support the major concepts without overwhelming students. Problems at the end of each chapter use real data to help students apply what they have learned so they know how to critically evaluate results from both a statistical and biological point of view.

• First bioinformatics primer for undergraduates. Personable writing style and numerous analogies make this text accessible to undergraduates.

• Focus on fundamentally important algorithms at the core of bioinformatics.

• Easy-to-do “paper and pencil” calculations make fundamental algorithms unintimidating for biology students and accessible to students with limited experience in computer programming.

• Combined expertise (biology and computer science) of author team ensures an integrated approach and an appreciation for the biology and computer science tools and perspectives.

• End-of-Chapter summaries tie together key concepts and provide real-world examples of the algorithms presented.

• Detailed solutions to selected text questions are provided in the back of the text so students can check their answers.

• Annotated Reading Material sections at the end of each chapter direct students to additional resources for further explanation.

• Questions and problems at the end of each chapter help students apply their understanding of the material.

I. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY.

II. DATA SEARCHES AND PAIRWISE ALIGNMENTS.

III. SUBSTITUTION PATTERNS.

IV. DISTANCE-BASED METHODS OF PHYLOGENETICS.

V. CHARACTER-BASED APPROACHES TO PHYLOGENETICS.

VI. GENOMICS AND GENE RECOGNITION.

VII. PROTEIN FOLDING.

VIII. PROTEOMICS.

Appendix 1: A gentle introduction to programming and data structures.

Appendix 2: Enzyme kinetics.

Appendix 3: Sample programs in PERL and worksets.

Genetics  (Biology & Microbiology)
Genomics  (Biology & Microbiology)
Bioinformatics  (Biology & Microbiology)

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Genetics Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542185 | ISBN-13: 9780321542182

Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics Companion Website
Krane
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability : 09/27/2002
ISBN-10: 0805346368 | ISBN-13: 9780805346367
URL:  http://www.geneticsplace.com

Genetics Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542185 | ISBN-13: 9780321542182

CourseCompass (5.0) Instructor Quick Start Guide
Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2007 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321491874 | ISBN-13: 9780321491879

CourseCompass Instructor Quick Start Guide (V4.2.1), 4/E
AWBC
©2005 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper | Instock
ISBN-10: 032132126X | ISBN-13: 9780321321268

Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming
Mann & Kump
©2009 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 120 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0136044352 | ISBN-13: 9780136044352
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Interwrite Personal Response System
EduCue, Addison-Wesley & Benjamin Cummings
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Electronic Supplement | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321267354 | ISBN-13: 9780321267351

Science, Evaluating Online Resources with Research Navigator
Payton, Stavney & Priest
©2004 | Benjamin Cummings | Paper; 80 pp | Instock
ISBN-10: 0131136747 | ISBN-13: 9780131136748
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Biology Labs Online Genetics Lab Pack
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321571967 | ISBN-13: 9780321571960
URL:  http://www.biologylabsonline.com

Biology Labs Online Pedigree Lab
Desharnais & Bell
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321572033 | ISBN-13: 9780321572035
URL:  http://www.biologylabsonline.com

Biology Labs Online Translation Lab
Bell & Desharnais
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Website | Instock
ISBN-10: 032157205X | ISBN-13: 9780321572059
URL:  http://www.biologylabsonline.com

Genetics Place Instructor Access Code
Benjamin Cummings
©2008 | Benjamin Cummings | Digital Access Code | Instock
ISBN-10: 0321542185 | ISBN-13: 9780321542182

Fundamental Concepts of Bioinformatics Companion Website
Krane
©2003 | Benjamin Cummings | On-line Supplement | Estimated Availability : 09/27/2002
ISBN-10: 0805346368 | ISBN-13: 9780805346367
URL:  http://www.geneticsplace.com

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  ISBN-10: 080534697X | ISBN-13: 9780805346978
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  ©2006 | Benjamin Cummings | Cloth Bound w/CD-ROM; 850 pp | Instock
  ISBN-10: 080534666X | ISBN-13: 9780805346664
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  Problem solving is a major feature of the text and students have the opportunity to apply critical thinking skills to a variety of problems at the end of each chapter. Pedagogical features such as “Principal Points,” at the beginning of each chapter, and “Keynotes,” strategically placed throughout the chapter, are useful learning tools.

  The iGenetics CD-ROM and the companion website contain 25 activities and 59 narrated animations, all of which are based on text figures, to help students visualize complex processes and challenging concepts they encounter in the main text.

  An intense developmental effort, along with numerous third-party reviews of both text and media, ensure the highest degree of accuracy.

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  ISBN-10: 0805346651 | ISBN-13: 9780805346657
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  The iGenetics CD-ROM and the companion website contain 25 activities and 59 narrated animations, all of which are based on text figures, to help students visualize complex processes and challenging concepts they encounter in the main text.

  An intense developmental effort, along with numerous third-party reviews of both text and media, ensure the highest degree of accuracy.

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